NFL GameDay 2004

 PlayStation 2
  • Publisher: SCEA
  • Release Date: Aug 27, 2003
Metascore
65

Mixed or average reviews - based on 25 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 25
  2. Mixed: 14 out of 25
  3. Negative: 4 out of 25
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  1. Play Magazine
    83
    The seamless integration of online with the offline is a big selling point for GameDay. [Sept 2003, p.87]
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  2. GameZone
    82
    Things like the interface design and other small rough spots throughout the game will turn off those gamers spoiled by the near perfection that is "Madden NFL 2004" and "ESPN NFL Football". Yet I defy any PS2 sports fan not to fall in love with the game’s online features.
  3. IGN
    80
    A legitimately solid football experience. Deep enough for experts and accessible enough for the newbies, it's a respectable trip to the gridiron that sincerely took us by surprise.
  5. GamePro
    80
    Player-movement controls sport a nice pressure-sensitive touch that presents veterans with a good challenge toward perfecting their skills. But the gameplay stills feels a tad slow.
  6. GameSpy
    80
    It may not be hanging out in the rarified air that Madden and Sega's ESPN game breathe, but it finally deserves to be on the same playing field as them.
  7. Armchair Empire
    80
    I'll say it without embarrassment - Gameday is back. It still lags a bit behind the big two, but it wouldn’t be too surprising to see next year's model truly compete.
  8. GamingTrend
    77
    Still seems a few years behind the time with graphics and sharpening of game mechanics.

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User Score
8.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 6 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 6
  3. Negative: 0 out of 6
  1. KeithL.
    May 2, 2005
    8
    Fun game. It's a different type of challenge and offers decent graphics with some nice game play elements. Good second choice for an Fun game. It's a different type of challenge and offers decent graphics with some nice game play elements. Good second choice for an alternative football experience.… Full Review »
  2. MitchellC.
    Dec 26, 2003
    7
    I've also rented all of the 2004 games and this game is pretty good in the online experience, but is just not as convincing as Madden I've also rented all of the 2004 games and this game is pretty good in the online experience, but is just not as convincing as Madden NFL 2004. Don't get me wrong, this is a good game, but i bought Madden over it because it has better features and was more convincing. That's why i gave it a seven.… Full Review »
  3. JoeB.
    Sep 28, 2003
    10
    This Gameday game has improved greatly from previous versions. I would compare this to Madden or better than that.
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